How To Fix MD06117 - Error in Customizing. Storage location &1 used by MRP area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error in Customizing. Storage location &1 used by MRP area &2

What causes this issue?

Storage location &v1& has already been assigned to MRP area &v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose either another storage location for the new MRP area or delete
storage location &v1& on the storage location view of MRP area &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06117 - Error in Customizing. Storage location &1 used by MRP area &2 ?

  The SAP error message MD06117 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) area in relation to the storage location. Specifically, the error states that a storage location is being used by an MRP area, but there is a problem with the customization settings.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Customization: The storage location is not properly assigned to the MRP area in the configuration settings.
  Missing Configuration: The MRP area may not be correctly defined or linked to the storage location in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, storage location, or MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD06117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check MRP Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MRP area configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: OMDU).
  Verify that the storage location is correctly assigned to the MRP area in question.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is active and properly defined in the system.
  Check if the storage location is assigned to the correct plant and is not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the material associated with the MRP area.
  Ensure that the MRP area is correctly defined in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the MRP area and storage location settings.
  You can use Transaction code MD04 to analyze the stock situation and MRP data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to MRP area configuration for any additional insights or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMDU: MRP Area Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  MRP Area: An MRP area is a subdivision of a plant that allows for more detailed planning and control of materials. It can be defined for specific storage locations, production lines, or other logical divisions within a plant.
  
  
  Storage Location: A storage location is a physical or logical location within a plant where materials are stored. Each storage location can have its own stock levels and inventory management.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to resolve the MD06117 error effectively.